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State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Global BMU, LLC for scaffold operation and maintenance in State office buildings in Albany County. $1.5 million with Alvion Group, Inc. for … In September the Office of the State Comptroller approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … same challenges and same expenses as those disabled from accidents or illnesses as children or young adults," DiNapoli … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… 5.5 to 1 in 2017. 62 percent of the industry's employees live in the city, while 38 percent commute, which is the … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… . Major Contracts Approved Office of Children and Family Services $1.5 million to Aurora of Central New York, Inc. for a pre-college program to assist those who are … $1.9 million with Kenyon Press, Inc. for preparation and shipping of the New York State Conservationist magazine. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, and that school bus safety drills and inspections are done. "When parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… 2018 shows some improvement, but it was still lower than one year earlier. While LIRR delays attributed to Amtrak have … by December 2020. Annual subway ridership has declined for two consecutive years and had fallen by 2.8 percent through … 2009 and is expected to drop again this year, the first two-year decline since 1992.) The MTA believes the decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… examined at the market rate. State Commission of Correction: Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up) (2019-F-4) An audit released in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered … school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… government management, finance and restructuring services. New York Convention Center Operating Corporation $102 million … the rehabilitation of the Greater Rochester International Airport. $5.1 million to Granite Construction Northeast, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of state agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Auditors tested a sample of 11 … the division. Auditors also identified some opportunities for improvements. In a follow-up, auditors found the division … to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts reviewed, ITS provided adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… $900 million annually thereafter). These efforts would reduce staffing levels by as many as 3,886 positions, which … maintenance positions. In total, the authority would reduce the number of subway maintenance employees funded by … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… million with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. for document scanning services. $1.1 million with Sovos … and recycling programs. $1.1 million with Moor-Clark USA, Inc. for fish food at state hatcheries. $1.1 million with Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, Inc. to purchase land in Rensselaer County. Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… in 2018 and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy … that setting minimum standards could guide decisions on what securities to sell and help avoid investment managers … committee on Energy Studies at Yale College. He is an author, co-founder and director of Real Impact Tracker, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety,” DiNapoli said. “New York schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… million to Knowledge Builders, Inc., and $1 million to MVP Consulting Plus, Inc. $4.8 million to Prismatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Land Trust. Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services $6.6 million with the New York Council on Problem … their employee health and welfare benefit fund. Office of General Services $3 million with DiGesare Mechanical, Inc. … Tunnel in Kings County. $1.5 million to Ahern Painting Contractors, Inc., for preventative maintenance, cleaning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund reached an all-time high of $160.7 billion in 2013, … finance reform. Leading the Third Largest Public Pension Fund in the Nation Announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) closed the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… provided by OCFS, we determined OCFS Central Office does not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… If you are in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), no matter which … of your contributions. With 25 years of service creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. … A maximum of 30 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. After Retirement: After you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersAre You Vested? And What It Means
… return to payroll and reinstate your withdrawn membership in order to be eligible for five-year vesting. Retirement Benefits In order to retire, a member must have a bona fide … Vested members must apply for a service retirement benefit in order to receive a pension. Applications must be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-means